Passable spoof*.
While the cast is amusing and has their moments, the weakest link seems to be Ezio Greggio - the writer/director! He bungles his scenes with his off-key delivery that is really awkward to watch. It would have been better if Ezio had cast someone else to play his role. As a director, he's good with maintaining a goofy tone throughout the film but some of the bigger gags don't work due to either timing or the overall execution…
This clearly seems like Parker and Stone were assigned to make a nice and welcoming short for Universal Pictures but instead made a thinly-veiled middle finger to the studios instead.
And it works!
While I was watching this hilarious satirical scolding, I couldn't help but wonder how the duo got away with it and how they were able to rope in some of massive array of talent to show up. Nevertheless, the short is funny and definitely worth checking out on YouTube!
Great animation.
Creative camera work.
Interesting story.
Fun John Williams score.
Solid action sequences (That one-take chase scene? Fantastic!)
In closing: A fun, fast-paced and entertaining adventure. Can't wait for the sequel!
Highly recommended.
Nostalgia in full effect!
The tale of a group of young prehistoric creatures on a long, dangerous journey to a safe haven (The Great Valley) is just as engaging, touching and entertaining as it was when I saw it as a kid.
Don Bluth and his team did an excellent job on the animation that still holds up to this day. The same goes for the late James Horner's great music score. I felt like a kid again; memories of…
